Lunch Time Assistant

Breath HR; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term time working

Pension Scheme

Discounts

Cycle to Work/Tech Scheme

Job summary

The Pace Centre is seeking a dedicated Lunch Time Assistant to support children with additional needs during lunchtime. You will work with classroom teams to prepare and serve meals, supervise activities, and ensure a safe, positive lunchtime experience.

Role involves helping with lunch service, kitchen cleanliness, laundry tasks, and classroom upkeep, under guidance from teaching staff. Term-time hours and a supportive team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Enjoys working with children.
• Reliable, organised and able to work as a team.
• Positive and caring approach.
• Understands health, safety and hygiene standards.
• Willing to undertake a Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving pre-cooked lunches and heating meals when needed.
• Clearing away after lunch and maintaining a clean kitchen area.
• Assisting with laundry tasks (washing/drying towels).
• Supervising children with other team members.
• Tidying classrooms and preparing resources for afternoon programmes.
• Following guidance from teaching staff on supporting children.
• Complying with health, safety and hygiene procedures.
• Supporting general classroom maintenance tasks as required.

Skills

Child care

Teamwork

Health and safety

Hygiene awareness

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Lunch Time Assistant

Are you a caring, enthusiastic and looking for a rewarding role supporting children with additional needs?

Lunch Time Assistant

Are you a caring, enthusiastic and looking for a rewarding role supporting children with additional needs?

The Pace Centre is looking for a Lunch Time Assistant to join our friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play an important part in our school day, helping to ensure children have a safe, enjoyable and positive lunchtime experience.

About the Role

As a Lunch Time Assistant, you will work alongside our classroom teams during the lunchtime period, helping to prepare and serve lunches, support children during recreational activities, and ensure the learning environment is ready for afternoon sessions.

Key Responsibilites

• Preparing and serving pre-cooked lunches, including heating meals correctly.
• Clearing away after lunch, washing up and maintaning a clean kitchen area.
• Assisitng with laundry tasks, including washing and drying towels and tea towels.
• Supervising children alongside other memebers of the team.
• Tidying classrooms and preparing resources for afternoon programmes.
• Following guidance from teaching staff regarding the support of handling children.
• Complying with all health, safety and hygine procedures.
• Supporting general classroom maintenance tasks as required.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children.
• Is reliable, organised and able to work as a team.
• Has a positive and caring approach.
• Understands the importance of health, safety and hygine standards.
• Is willing to undertake a Level 2 Food Safey Certificate.

Why Join Pace?

At the Pace Centre, you'll be part of a supportive and dedicated team making a real difference to the lives of children and young people with motor disorders. Every day brings the opportunity to help chilren develop their skills, confidence and independance in a nurturing environemnt.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

Pace is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Wr are a safer recruitment organisation, and we are committed to safeguardining and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Term time working
Excellent benefits including Pension Scheme, discounts and Cycle to Work/Tech Scheme